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- Days to maturity
- 55–75 days
- Growth habit
- Vining
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Tromba d'Albenga (the name is sometimes shown without the apostrophe) is a zucchetta type from Liguria. Its sprawling vines have the vigor of a winter squash, and the fruit are long and curved with a bulb at the blossom end. Picked young at 8 to 10 inches it is used like any zucchini; left to grow it can be roasted the way you would a winter squash. Give it room or a strong support.
Tromba d'Albenga traits
- Long, curved fruit with a bulbous end
- Sprawling, winter-squash-like vigor
- Harvest at 8 to 10 inches for summer use
- Larger fruit roast like winter squash
Good for
- Sauteing when young
- Roasting when mature
- Trellis growing
Compare with other zucchini varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tromba d'Albenga this page | 55–75 days | Vining | — |
| Trombetta | 58 days | Vining | — |
| Italian Vegetable Marrow | 60 days | Vining | — |
| Patison Panache Green and White | 60–70 days | Vining | — |
| Rampicante-Tromboncino | 60–80 days | Vining | — |
| Zucchetta Rampicante-Tromboncino | 60 days | Vining | — |
| Zucchetta Trombolina | 60–80 days | Vining | — |
Tromba d'Albenga FAQ
What kind of zucchini is Tromba d'Albenga?
Tromba d'Albenga (the name is sometimes shown without the apostrophe) is a zucchetta type from Liguria. Its sprawling vines have the vigor of a winter squash, and the fruit are long and curved with a bulb at the blossom end.
How many days to maturity is Tromba d'Albenga?
Tromba d'Albenga is listed at 55–75 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other zucchini varieties, so check them in the zucchini growing guide.
How does Tromba d'Albenga compare with other zucchini varieties?
Tromba d'Albenga: 55–75 days, vining. Similar zucchini varieties include Trombetta (58 days), Italian Vegetable Marrow (60 days), Patison Panache Green and White (60–70 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Tromba d'Albenga good for?
Tromba d'Albenga is grown for sauteing when young, roasting when mature, trellis growing.
Sowing, care and common problems
Sowing times, care and common problems are the same for every zucchini variety, so they are covered once in the growing guide.
- Zucchini growing guide
- How to Plant Zucchini: Spacing, Soil Warmth and How Much Room It Needs
- Hand Pollinating Zucchini and What to Do When There Are No Male Flowers
- Staking Zucchini and Removing Lower Leaves as You Pick
- Zucchini Problems: Powdery Mildew, Beetles and Rot
- When to Pick Zucchini: Four to Seven Days from Flowering
- Zucchini Growing Calendar: Sowing to the End of the Season
- All 179 zucchini varieties
Source
Source: Cornell University (CALS Garden-Based Learning)
The text on this page is our own summary written from the published variety record, not a copy of it.